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Phillipsburg Department of Public Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phillipsburg Department of Public Works ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$27,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phillipsburg Department of Public Works in Phillipsburg, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phillipsburg Department of Public Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, San Francisco Fire Department in San Francisco, CA is another public administration employer with 21 OSHA inspections on record and $27,140 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#12,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Phillipsburg Department of Public Works runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$27,000 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Phillipsburg Department of Public Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF QUINCY WA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STCT DOC OSBORN CORR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MUNICIPIO DE TOA ALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROAD BROOK FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DARTMOUTH DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTBURY VILLAGE HALL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA HOUSING FINAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATTICA VILLAGE POLIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NCBPR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CARROLL COUNTY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWN OF NORTH BEACH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MADISONVILLE - FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL PERSONNEL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRANSPORTATION SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NYCPD BRONX TRAFFIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EDMESTON TN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BUREAU OF LAND MANAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF HARVEY - POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Phillipsburg Departm…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Phillipsburg Department of Public Works in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Phillipsburg Department of Public Works is the #247 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($27,000).

How Phillipsburg Department of Public Works Compares

Phillipsburg Department of Public Works's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-20

Last Inspection

2020-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $13,500 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,000

Current Penalty Amount

$27,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Phillipsburg Department of Public Works compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Phillipsburg Department of Public Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 5 6.4
Total Penalty $27,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,500 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phillipsburg Department of Public Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,000 here).

San Francisco Fire Department $27,140 CA Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court $27,172 HI Minneapolis Public Housing Authority $27,205 MN Madera Unified School District $27,430 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

City of Quincy WA 2 insp. Quincy, WA STCT Doc Osborn Correctional Institution 2 insp. Somers, CT Municipio DE Toa Alta Vertedero Municipal 2 insp. Toa Alta, PR Broad Brook Fire Department 2 insp. Broad Brook, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Essex County Veterans Courthouse
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $27,000
San Francisco Fire Department
San Francisco, CA
21 inspections $27,140
Soh - the Judiciary, First Circuit Court
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $27,172
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Minneapolis, MN
3 inspections $27,205
North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department
Lenoir, NC
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phillipsburg Department of Public Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Phillipsburg Department of Public Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Phillipsburg Department of Public Works have? ▼
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Phillipsburg Department of Public Works had? ▼
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-20 and the most recent on 2020-01-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Phillipsburg Department of Public Works? ▼
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works has been assessed $27,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Phillipsburg Department of Public Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Phillipsburg Department of Public Works has 4 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Phillipsburg Department of Public Works operate in? ▼
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Phillipsburg Department of Public Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phillipsburg Department of Public Works ranks #12,167 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Phillipsburg Department of Public Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Phillipsburg Department of Public Works's total OSHA penalty of $27,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Francisco Fire Department in San Francisco, CA is a similar public administration employer with $27,140 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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